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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1020 miles / 1641 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1122 miles / 1805 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 23 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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886
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Distance from Birmingham to Carlsbad

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1019.613 miles
  • 1640.908 kilometers
  • 886.019 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1017.497 miles
  • 1637.503 kilometers
  • 884.181 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Birmingham to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Carlsbad generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination Cavern City Air Terminal
City: Carlsbad, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNM
ICAO Code: KCNM
Coordinates: 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W